Polish Sour Rye Soup Zurek Recipe
A traditional dish eaten for Easter, Zurek is probably the most popular Polish soup. The rye starter fermented soup is often served with white sausages, boiled potatoes, or eggs.
20 Servings
| Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount | Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 462 kcal | Sugar | 1 g |
| Carbs | 6 g | Cholesterol | 164 mg |
| Protein | 44 g | Sodium | 1006 mg |
| Fat | 28 g | Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | ||
| Sodium | 1006 mg | ||
| Fiber | 1 g |
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 40 min Total Time: 7250 min
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Ingredients
5 tbsps of rye flour
2 cups of purified water
35 oz (1kg) of smoked pork bones
10 oz (300g) of bacon
3 quarts / litres of water
5 allspice berries
3 bay leaves
4 white sausages
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp of dried marjoram
2 tbsps of salt
1 tbsp of oil
2 boiled potatoes
2 boiled eggs
Instructions
In a clean glass jar, mix rye flour with warm, purified water. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Cover the jar with a linen cloth or gauze. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Stir zakwas twice a day. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
After 5-7 days it is ready to use. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Pour water into a big pot. Add allspice...
Pour water into a big pot. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Reduce the heat. Add smoked pork bones, bacon,...
Reduce the heat. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
In the meantime, peel and dice an onion, then fry it in oil. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Take off the meat. Dice the bacon and...
Take off the meat. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Stir zakwas for about 1 minute, making sure there are no lumps. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Bring the ?urek to boil, reduce the heat, then slowly start pouring zakwas into it, stirring all the time. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Cook for about 5 minutes. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Turn off the heat. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)
Add onion, meat, crushed garlic cloves, marjoram, and salt. (Refer to Polish Foodies for Karolina's authentic sensory cues, exact ratios, and step-by-step video guide.)